A MAN has been arrested after a teenage woman was “sexually assaulted” on a platform earlier than being “raped within the practice bathroom”.
The 17-year-old woman was on a platform in South East London on July 19 when the horror unfolded.
She boarded a practice in the direction of Abbey Wooden at round 6am earlier than being raped within the practice bathroom, cops mentioned.
The person left the station at Abbey Wooden, whereas the woman continued to Slade Inexperienced railway station, the place she reported the incident to the police.
A 30-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and brought into custody.
He was later launched on bail while cops examine the incident.
British Transport Police are interesting for anybody with data to contact the pressure on 101.
In a press release they mentioned: “Officers investigating a sexual assault and rape in south east London are interesting for witnesses to return ahead.
“At round 6.05am on Saturday 19 July a 17-year-old woman was on the platform in the direction of Abbey Wooden at Woolwich Arsenal railway station when she was sexually assaulted by a person.
“They boarded a practice in the direction of Abbey Wooden at round 6.09am. Quickly afterwards she was raped in a carriage bathroom.
“The person left the station at Abbey Wooden, whereas the woman continued alone to Slade Inexperienced railway station and later reported the incident to police.
“On 24 July a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and brought into custody. He was later launched on bail pending additional enquiries.
“British Transport Cops are investigating and are asking anybody who was at Woolwich Arsenal station and will have seen the pair on the platform, or the practice, to contact police instantly.
“You possibly can textual content BTP on 61016, or name 0800 40 50 40, utilizing the reference 288 of twenty-two July.
“Alternatively, you’ll be able to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 the place data could be handed anonymously.”
